Cross Cultural Understanding

  Most Australians do not like to focus too much on formal wear.  They are not strong in 'pomp and ceremony'.  They prefer to do things in a more relaxed manner.  Australians never care about clothes, all they think about is comfort.  You could say this stems from the fact that the first European settlements in Australia were convict ed  colonies.  Because of this, Australians have always had less respect for authority than European countries, including Great Britain, where most of our first migrants came from.  This is not to say that Australians are never serious or formal, but, on balance, they are more relaxed in our approach to life.  Examples of Australian casual dress:  If it's a hot summer day, they are more comfortable wearing shorts, T-shirts, flip-flops, and hats.  On a hot summer day, it would be considered okay to go to a restaurant, go to the movies, go to the barbeque, go see your parents or grandparents, go shopping ...

   Stereotypes Every Australian Hate To Hear Riding Kangaroo riding Kangaroo. No! None of the Australians ride Kangaroos anywhere in Australia  and we certainly can’t fit into their pouches . Deadly Animals Yes Australia is home to some of the deadliest creatures in the world ,  including venomous snakes ,  spiders ,  and ferocious predators such as sharks and saltwater crocodiles ,  but the risks they pose have been largely exaggerated .  There you go! Just remember to not annoy or scare them and you will live to see another day .  NOT! Australian is big desert While a large portion of Australia can be described as the outback, more than 80 per cent of the population live within 50-100 kilometres from the coast in urban areas and built up cities. Racist Australia prides itself on being successfully multicultural ,  with 26 per cent of the population born overseas and hundreds of languages spoken and faiths represented .  Melbourne ...

Before you visit Australia, it's so important to understand how body language is there. because the body language in each country must be different. Don't let us do things that Australians shouldn't do or they will think that you are rude.   - When calling someone, an Australian calls out by raising their hand and waving with their palms facing forward. - When yawning so as to close the mouth. - When talking, eye contact in Australia is allowed, as long as it is not too long as it can make Australians feel uncomfortable. - Maybe when talking to a group of people to make the same eye contact with everyone so it doesn't look like only certain people are being talked to while others are ignored. however, Aboriginal people are more likely to avert their eyes during communication because it means disrespectful attitude, especially eye contact with people who are considered older. - Lifting the middle finger or making a "V" sign with the index and middle fingers an...